Kitchen Designer

Description:

Howdens Joinery is looking for a Kitchen Designer to join our contracts team based in our Worsley, Manchester hub. Reporting to the Contracts Office Manager, you will be designing kitchens for our contract clients who come from a variety of backgrounds, including housing associations, construction/new builds and developers etc.

What will I be doing as a Kitchen Designer?
 

• Providing a support service to the Regional Contracts Managers by designing and quoting kitchens that meet the customer’s needs, specifications, budget and timescales
• Supporting the office in the effort to achieve targets, particularly with regard to output, efficiency and turnaround time
• Processing accurate estimates of the kitchen plans and design specification
• Incorporating the latest design trends across kitchen designs
   

What do I need to qualify for this role?
 

• Experience using CAD and competent in using Excel
• Experience working within a contract kitchen design role (desirable)
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deliver within budget and strict time restraints
• Experience in producing high-volume, accurate kitchen designs and estimates
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who is flexible, approachable and a team player